Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-16
BUFFALO LITHIA.
A epIsrs fxPSRrSEcE AT THIS rA-
voRisx RESORT.
TIE watsre-rhe Improvements Grounds
and Eaildings-Ho the Syringe
are Reached.

dranglc of shade-trees, bordered by
rows of dainty white cottages, with
freshly. painted and tastefully.refitted
hotel buildings adjacent elevated and
rolling country, pine-clad, varied by
sycamores, NAPLES, oaks, and sweet
gum, with now and then an extended
view Of fertile plains and valleys in the
far distances is the spot so well
known by the name OF Buffalo Lithia
Springs, where your correspondent can
truly say that the lines are fallen unto
him in pleasant places, as he pens these
in the cool shade of summer evening,
away from the heat dust, and toll OF
the great world.
In the quadrangle picturesque
kiosque. serving as a spring house,
rises above Spring No. l. Crossing the
road and following the evenly graded
gravel walk along the bank OF the
stream q second spring is reached.
This is the far-famed Spring No. 2.
Not being physician it would be i'm
possible for me TO speak scientifically
of the value of these waters but |
may be permitted to say this at least,
that having come to the springs on
crutches four weeks ago in a well-nigh
hopeless condition from Bright's dis
ease a the kidneys, complicated by
nric acid gravel, am now able TO walk
without any support whatever, and all
my distressing symptoms have been re-
lieved. A pleasant walk Of several
hundred yards brings the visitor to the
edge of woods, where Spring No. B
is situated. This is the great chaly-
beate spring. II your readers desire
any further information regarding
the therapeutic value of Buffalo
Lithia waters let them write to
the springs for n pamphlet. 1t
is more to our purpose to speak Of
the Buffalo Lithia Springs as a resort
for convalescents and pleasure-seekers,
The springs take their name from the
mountainous region about, called the
Buffalo Hills, as tradition says, because
buffalo were once hunted here by the
red men Of the forest, who were, doubt
less, the first to drink of the healing
waters and battle their wounds therein.
The white settlers soon followed, and
the springs began to be known, until to-
day they stand without rival, not ex-
cepting vichy. The property belongs
TO that frank and genial gentleman, so
well known throughout the State in po-
litical and social circles. Colonel
Thomas L. Goode, who, although not
actively engaged in the management
of the springs, nevertheless receives
visitors to this resort with the real old
fashioned Virginia welcome. The
springs have been greatly improved
recently, the lawn terraced, the hotels
repainted and redecorated exteriorly.
whilst the rooms within are fitted up in
a style equal to those of the most luxu-
rions hotels in the United States. The
fine reading room, airy ballroom, draw
iDg-roOm, and spacious dining
are palatial i'll their dimensions and
adorned with a profusiOn OF lace cur
tains and elegant furniture. Ii may be
as well 10 explain at once that the place
is managed by Colonel William II. Par
ker-the ever-obliging, all-satisfying
Parker-with an experience of fourteen
years as manager of different summer
resorts behind him--fourteen years
hotel.experience at such places as
the Hygeia at Old Point Comfort, the
Greenbrier White Sulphur, the Old
Sweet, the Rockbridge Alum, and
other places. Colonel Parker's name
is household word at Virginia water
ing-places, and his numerous friends,
admirers, and patrons will be glad to
know that he has taken entire charge
of this favorite rendezvous. His name
is a sufficient guarantee of excellent
management, and that everything is
conducted in first class style during the
present season is evidenced by the
sprightly step of the servants in their
shining white duck, with pearl buttons,
their prompt attention to the wants of
guests, and the general air of discipline
pervading all departments of service.
The resident physician is DIR. O..
Halsted Boyland, of Baltimore, prac-
titioner well known both at home and
abroad, who long ago attained distinc-
ton in his profession, his services on
the surgical staff of the French army
having been rewarded by decoration.
He has since held two professorships,
and is also contributor to the leading
scientific and medical journals of the
day and the author OF an interesting
and valuable book on the surgery of
the late war with Germany. DIR. Boy
land has been connected with the Buff
falo Lithia Springs for many years.
Having Just returned from a profess
sional tour of Europe, he will remain
here until the close of the season, Oc-
tober LIST, so that no one need fear to
leave home on account of parting tenn
porarily with their family physician.
leone now to point of undoubted
interest to gastronones-namely, the
cuisine. If Colonel Parker's chief is
not a Gordon bleu he ought to be. |
strongly suspect thathe is. The snowy
linen Of the tables, ornamented with
flowers gathered freshly every day,
glistens with glass and china, the tables
themselves being too small to hold the
great variety of meats, hOr d'GuCres,
vegetables, entrees, etc. These are
cooked in the most approved fashion and
served in the best manner. The bread,
furnished by a professional baker, is of
the finest quality. But it is worth a
trip to the springs TO see the head
waiter, fine, large man of dignified
appearance and bearing, whose olive
complexion, Greco-Roman cast OF
face, and dark eyes form resemblance
to Prince jerome, cousin of the ILL.,
fated Napoleon ILL.,, so much so that it
is subject OF remark among the guests.
For the more advanced in life there are
pleasant walks and drives in the neigh
borhood-whilst Richmond people will
be glad to know that they can read the
Dispatch on the day Of its appearance.
For the younger ones, fine orchestra
will give two concerts daily, with hop
in the evening. There is a fine lawn
tennis and croquet ground and bowl
ing, shooting, and all the amusements
both out and in doors usually found at
places Of this character. There is a
good company here at present, and
the prospects are favorable for sue
cessful season. 1t is a pleasant sight
to witness them gathering about the
springs morning and evening with their
gay toilets and lively chat, quafling the
life-giving and rejuvenating waters "far
from the madding crowd"
The Buffalo Lithia Springs are easily
accessible from Richmond ria SCOTS